Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2014 2005
Release Date 2014-09-15
MSRP N/A 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3
Aperture
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F5,6 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 24-105 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 81 mm 81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 104 mm 107 mm
Weight 525 gr 670 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83M EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A